Educational Administration (EDD)

EdD

Educational Administration, EdD

The Department of Educational Administration offers graduate degree programs in P-12 educational administration and in a number of specialties in higher education.

Description

Faculty members are experienced administrators, curriculum specialists, and college administrators who are dedicated to preparing students for rewarding and fulfilling careers in educational administration.

Students considering doctoral work in Educational Administration often question the differences between the Ed.D. or Ph.D. To determine which is a better fit for you, consult the department's Doctoral Degree Information page. In general, the Ed.D. and Ph.D. in educational studies with a specialization in educational leadership and higher education is intended for those interested in higher education, human resource development, student affairs, or community college leadership. The joint UNO-UNL or UNK-UNL Ed.D. program is designed for practitioners in the P-12 educational setting.

This program involves enrollment at both UNL and UNK, culminating in an EdD from UNL and a Superintendent certification from UNK.

Graduate Admission Requirements

Application for Admission with $50 non-refundable application fee.

One set of transcripts.

If the student’s native language is not English, verification of English proficiency is required.

If International: upload copies of all college- or university-level transcripts or mark sheets (records of courses and marks earned), with certiﬁcates, diplomas, and degrees plus certiﬁed English translations.

* Official documents are required from all students who are admitted and enroll. Photocopies of certiﬁed records are not acceptable. International students enrolled in other U.S. institutions may have certiﬁed copies of all foreign records sent directly to the Office of Graduate Studies by their current school’s registrar office.

Applicants must also fulfill any additional requirements the department specifies at the time of application.

Major Admission Requirements

Personal Statement:

Nebraska's EDAD P-12 leadership program is built around the educational leader as a Visionary Thinker, Reflective Learner, and Servant Leader. Describe how you have exemplified these actions in your current or previous leadership roles.

Explain your professional experiences and motivations for doctoral studies, specifically Nebraska's EdD program, which is focused on the educational leader as a Visionary Thinker, Reflective Learner, and Servant Leader.

Describe a local problem, challenge, or opportunity that is unique to your context that might be addressed as part of your Program of Studies and dissertation. Share how Nebraska's EdD program would help you address this local challenge, problem, or opportunity.

Writing Sample: Provide three writing samples that demonstrate your scholarly writing ability, for example, a term paper, thesis, or published article.

Resume

Three recommendation letters

Admission Deadlines

Specialization in Ed Leadership & Higher Ed: January 15 for Fall.

Administration and Superintendent Endorsement:February 1 for Summer.

NOTE: When sending GRE or TOEFL scores, our institution code is 6877 and a department code is not needed